While the free-agent market seems flush with starting pitchers the New York Mets can target, first base does not have nearly as many options that are very appealing.
The offseason will begin next week, and it will likely be a sprint on transactions until the collective bargaining agreement expires and transactions cease at the beginning of December.
Vinnie Pasquantino has spent enough time facing the Chicago White Sox to know their bullpen presents a tougher task than the name recognition might suggest.
Vinnie Pasquantino's second solo homer of the day broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
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Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez each homered to power the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Royals starting pitcher Randy Dobnak (3-3) pitched six solid innings, allowing one run on four hits with no walks and three strikeouts.
It has been an interesting season, to say the least, for Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. To start the year, Pasquantino struggled at the plate, slashing just .167/.269/.344 in April.
The Kansas City Royals announced a handful of roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Athletics. The moves included key players being reinstated from the injured list, players being recalled from Triple-A Omaha and others being optioned to Omaha, while one player was designated for assignment.
The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to right wrist soreness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
It has been an interesting season for Vinnie Pasquantino and the Royals, both of whom started the year slowly, started to get into a good rhythm in June, then got hurt.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
The Kansas City Royals are in the basement of the American League to start the second half. They will be one of the few sellers at the August 3 MLB trade deadline, and should be working the phones already.
The Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles will search for any edge they can find to try to climb from the depths of the American League pecking order.
It's been another disappointing season for the Royals, but there might be a bit of good news on the way.
The Royals have placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list with a right hamate fracture, per a team announcement. Outfielder John Rave is being recalled in a corresponding active roster move.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino left after five innings Saturday night against the Houston Astros with a right hand/hamate injury. Pasquantino, who extended his hitting streak to eight games with a single earlier in the contest, appeared to injure himself on a swing in the bottom of the fifth with the game tied 4-4.
The Kansas City Royals entered 2026 with high expectations after going 82-80 in 2025, a four-win regression from their 2024 playoff campaign. So far this year, they have failed to meet expectations, as they are 11-17 as of Tuesday.
Italy’s fairytale run, when it ended, left quite a mark. And right at the center of it all was Vinnie Pasquantino, who turned a semifinal exit into something way bigger than a final score. Monday night in Miami was the stuff of dreams.
The World Baseball Classic delivered another defining moment as Vinnie Pasquantino’s leadership stood out following Italy’s semifinal loss. After the matchup against Venezuela, Pasquantino addressed Team Italy’s fans with a message that reflected pride and progress.
With MLB stars such as captain Vinnie Pasquantino in their ranks, Team Italy continues to send shockwaves through the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They secured a spot in the quarterfinals after stunning Team USA, then took the top spot in Pool B with a win over Mexico.
It is not quite midnight yet for Italy's Cinderella run at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of his slump in historic fashion during the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
February 3rd: Pasquantino will make $4.2MM in 2026 and $6.9MM in 2027 for a combined guarantee of $11.1MM. He will also get an extra $200K in 2027 for getting to 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will let the world in on anything he's thinking, and his contract situation was certainly a topic of discussion in recent weeks.
The Kansas City Royals have one of the best infields in the league, and among its most underrated pieces is first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Kansas City thanks to his personality and presence.
While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.
It was a sensational week for Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. From August 18-24, Pasquantino not only hit .379 with six home runs and 12 RBI, but he also posted a .607 wOBA and 298 wRC+ in 32 plate appearances.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino just had a monstrous week.
With a rain delay in progress and a first-inning popout already on the books, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino decided it was time to see if a shave would change his fortunes at the plate.
Fans in Kansas City are awaiting news on the status of their first baseman after Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s game with what the Royals announced as a right hamstring strain.
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